Requisition ID: 66457

Ministry: Presence St Joseph MC Joliet

Location: Presence St Joseph Med Joliet

Location Address:
333 Madison Street, Joliet, IL 60435-8200 United States (US)

Department: 20245055 Emergency Services PSJMC

Daily Hours: 12
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The Emergency Room Technician II assists nursing and medical staff with the care of Emergency Department patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to established procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assists Physicians/Mid-level providers with suturing, simple dressings, wound cleansing, post molds set up, and other procedural set ups as directed.

Completes and documents patient care activities including: Triage Assessments into Meditech, ADL, vital signs, weights, and procedure/treatments that were performed.

Provides explanations of and perform procedures (e.g. foley insertion and removal, straight cath., wound care and dressing changes, Intravenous insertion, blood draws and removal, administration of enemas and specimen collection).

Monitors, requests, and re-stocks patient rooms, storage and service areas, Ambassadors Desk and/or Triage with supplies, ensuring adequate levels are maintained. Requests and stores approved supplies and linens according to established procedures. Checks assigned daily carts and signs off. Empties and/or replace waste receptacles/needle bins.

Responds to call lights and assist with activities of daily living such as placing patient on bedpan or assisting to bathroom, eating/drinking, dressing, ambulating, and re-positioning. Completes rounds with patients and responds to Ascom phone, nurse and physician requests to ensure that patient/family needs are met in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or GED and Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant program are required. Minimum one year of work experience in a health care environment is required.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software and Meditech.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certified Nursing Assistant or equivalent (e.g. EMT- Paramedic certification) required. CPR Certification required. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) certification desired.

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Business Unit: Presence St Joseph MC Joliet

Job Function: Nursing

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability